Starling Bank Staff Resign Over New CEO’s In-Office Mandate
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Banking
Starling Bank has experienced a wave of resignations after its new CEO, Raman Bhatia, announced a policy requiring staff to return to the office more frequently. Bhatia’s directive demands that employees who had been working remotely or on a hybrid schedule attend the office for a minimum of 10 days per month, marking a significant shift in the bank’s work culture since Bhatia succeeded founder Anne Boden in March 2024.
Cardstream Appoints New CFO
- 1 year 5 months ago
- People Moves
Cardstream, a leading Fintech business, has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. Gurinder Sumra has joined Cardstream as CFO, with a remit to think the ‘art of the possible’ as the business continues on its growth trajectory.
Wirex Works With Banking Circle To Revolutionize Global Financial Operations
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Banking
Wirex, a leading Web3 money app, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking global alliance with Banking Circle, a leading provider of next-generation banking services. This strategic collaboration is set to dramatically enhance Wirex's financial operations across the globe, empowering millions of users with cutting-edge banking solutions.
Wyden Secures USD 16.9 Million In Series B Funding Round
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Fundraising News
Wyden, the leader in institutional infrastructure for the digital asset trading lifecycle, announces the successful closing of its latest funding round, securing USD 16.9 million (CHF 14.5 million). The Series B round was spearheaded by Truffle Capital, a Paris-based global fintech investment firm, with participation from new investors PostFinance, SBI-Sygnum-Azimut Digital Asset Opportunity Fund, and FiveT Fintech, as well as existing investor...
QPLIX Has Secured Funding From Tech Investment Firm
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Fundraising News
The founder-led Wealth Tech company QPLIX, a leader in wealth management software for family offices and private banks, has secured funding from tech investment firm Partech via its Growth Fund. The investment of over €25 million will support the company's growth objectives and facilitate the implementation of its international expansion plans. As a result, Partech has become an investor alongside Deutsche Bank, with both holding collectively a...
ClearScore Launches Credit Health, A Revolutionary Approach To Accessing Good Credit
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Lending
ClearScore, the leading financial marketplace in the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, today announces the launch of ‘Credit Health’, an innovative new platform which redefines how users and lenders can leverage credit and affordability data.
Ecommerce Retailers Urged To Prioritise Payment Security Or Lose Out This Black Friday
- 1 year 5 months ago
- E-Commerce
According to new research released today, almost half of UK consumers (48%) cite concerns about payment security as a key reason for abandoning their shopping at the online checkout. With Black Friday just days away, ecommerce businesses are being encouraged to optimise customer experience and specifically highlight payment security measures, or risk missing out on the opportunity the day presents to increase their sales, attract new customers...
Consumer Research Finds 15% Of UK Consumers To “Buy Christmas Now, Pay Later” This Holiday Season
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Lending
State of Credit research from Marqeta, the global modern card issuing platform, reveals that 15% of UK consumers surveyed will use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) this Christmas, aligning with a growing trend towards online shopping where digital and flexible payment options are more readily accessible.
Klara AI Collaborates With Unlimit To Launch Innovative Fintech Solution For Women In EU, Targeting €1.3 Trillion Female Economy Market
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Financial
Klara AI, a pioneering fintech startup, has today announced a collaboration with leading global fintech company Unlimit. The exciting new partnership will focus on launching a financial solution specifically tailored for women across the European Union.
Revolut Hits 50 Million Customer Milestone Globally on Mission to Build World’s First Truly Global Bank
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Banking
Revolut, the global financial technology company and licensed European bank, has today announced that it has hit 50 million customers globally, with 10 million in the UK.
Atom Bank Buys 25 Acres Of New Woodland In Northumberland To Account For All Its Operational Emissions Since Founding
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Infrastructure
Atom bank, the UK’s first app-only bank, has purchased 25 acres of newly planted broadleaf woodland in Northumberland to sequester carbon as it pledges to be climate-positive by 2035, becoming the first UK bank to make this commitment.
10 Takeaways From Swift At Sibos 2024
- 1 year 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
Sibos 2024 saw four days of inspiring talks and expert insights as the global financial community gathered in Beijing to unpack the latest trends shaping our industry. A common theme was 'Connecting the future of finance' – and in an era defined by change, working together to maintain a strong integrated financial ecosystem is more important than ever.
TBC Uzbekistan Makes Major Investment In Core Infrastructure With Launch Of Own Processing Centre
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Infrastructure
TBC Uzbekistan, the leading digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, unveils its own payments processing centre. Building out this essential piece of infrastructure and bringing it in-house will provide the foundation for accelerating the pace of new product and services launches, as TBC continues to grow and expand in Central Asia’s largest market by population.
Tandem Bank To Offset 100% Of Operational Emissions With The Help Of Climate Impact Partners
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Infrastructure
Tandem Bank is making another bold move in the fight against climate change, working with Climate Impact Partners to offset 100% of its operational Scope 3 carbon emissions for 2023.
Payhawk and J.P. Morgan Payments to Boost Payment Innovation for Payhawk’s Enterprise Customers
- 1 year 5 months ago
- Payments
Payhawk, the global spend management solution, today announced it has selected J.P. Morgan Payments, a global payments leader, to enhance its global payment services for enterprise customers in the UK. This collaboration further strengthens Payhawk as a financial institution and demonstrates a mutual commitment to technological innovation.
